Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganIn Committee
SB 1163: Children: protection; reporting death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device; expand. Amends sec. 2843 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2843). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1161'26
Rick Outman
SB 1163 status: In Committee — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (updated Sep 10, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
62OUT OF 100
Score:62/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
This bill updates the rules for reporting if a baby passes away after being left in a "safe haven" drop-off box. **Here is what you need to know:** * **What it does:** It clarifies the legal process for reporting the death of an infant who was surrendered in a safety device. * **Status:** It is currently being debated in the Senate. * **Important Note:** This bill is "tie-barred" to another bill (SB 1161), meaning both must pass for either to become law.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures total anonymity for birth parents who surrender infants
- Provides clear labeling standards for surrendered infants
- Maintains vital statistics integrity while protecting privacy
Risks
- Limits information available to family history researchers
- Potential for human error in identifying 'surrendered' status
- Relies on funeral director accuracy for record completeness
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Formalizes reporting requirements for previously ambiguous scenarios
- Clarity in state vital records statutes
- Establishes a mandatory procedure for medical professionals
Risks
- Dependent on the enactment of SB 1161
- Risk of inconsistent reporting across jurisdictional lines
- Administrative burden of training on web-based systems
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improves accuracy of infant mortality statistics
- Ensures medical professionals are guided by consistent rules
- Standardizes death record certification timelines
Risks
- Requires specific, non-routine reporting protocols
- Potential for delays in registration if status is disputed
- Burden on pathologists in complicated medical scenarios
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Compliance relies on the accuracy and training of funeral directors and medical practitioners in using the state's electronic vital registration system.
Analysis scope
The bill is tie-barred to SB 1161, which is not provided, making implementation dependent on separate legislation.
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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